I was stationed at Ft Bliss in the 80’s with the 3rd Armored Cavalry (Brave Rifles/ Last of the Mounted Cavalrymen). They had a museum there in front of my barracks. I was the LAST one to be licensed to drive the halftrack, it was used in a parade, retired and put on display. I spent many nights at White Sands Missile Range as well. Some fond memories as well as some horrific ones too.
My time at Ft. Bliss was not bliss but basic training.